The NBA has fined Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks $25,000 for violating the league’s rules regarding media interview access during the team’s first round series against the Lakers.
The enigmatic forward made headlines throughout the series for his comments and actions on and off the court. However, when Memphis lost Games 3, 4 and 6 in Los Angeles, Brooks declined to speak with media members after the games. He even blamed media for making him seem like a “villain” during the series.
The only words he provided to the media during those three postgame sessions were “I’m out” following the team’s Game 4 loss. The league requires players to be made available after games, and since Brooks didn’t allow himself to be available, the NBA fined him.
